# PBSC vs Donostia Bicis

The clearest difference is rating: Donostia Bicis at 2.9 against PBSC's 1.5. PBSC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Donostia Bicis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PBSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Donostia Bicis holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PBSC has 211 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of PBSC's written reviews are positive against 11% of Donostia Bicis's.

PBSC ships an update every 2 months, Donostia Bicis every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PBSC | Donostia Bicis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbsc/id557237724/reviews) | **[2.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donostia-bicis-dbizi/id1495538241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | **11.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PBSC Urban Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/557237727) | [Daniel Plata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467546479) |

## What reviewers say

### PBSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pbsc/id557237724)

This app helps urban dwellers find and rent shared bikes in cities worldwide. It allows users to locate nearby bikes or docks, rent them quickly, and track their trip history. Favorite stations can be marked for easy access to availability information.

**Highlights:** Locate nearest bike or dock, Mark favorite stations, Create/login to bike share account, Rent bikes in seconds, Request extra time for docking, View trip history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Works great
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚲 Convenient bike sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💰 Overcharging issues
- 🚫 Unreliable service
- 🔍 Poor station visibility

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Unable to unlock bikes
- Incorrect ride time tracking
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Pay integration
- Improve station availability tracking
- Simplify checkout process
- Provide better customer support


### Donostia Bicis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donostia-bicis-dbizi/id1495538241)

This app provides real-time information on bike station availability in San Sebastián. View station locations, the number of bikes, and free spaces on an interactive map. Manage your favorite stations for quick access.

**Highlights:** Real-time bike station status, Map of station locations, Bike and free space counts, Favorite station management, Information on station availability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PBSC free?

PBSC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Donostia Bicis free?

Donostia Bicis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PBSC or Donostia Bicis?

Donostia Bicis is rated higher. PBSC averages 1.5 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Donostia Bicis averages 2.9 from 27 ratings.

### Do PBSC or Donostia Bicis have ads?

Neither PBSC nor Donostia Bicis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PBSC or Donostia Bicis?

PBSC ships an update every 2 months, and Donostia Bicis every 7 months. Most recently, PBSC was updated on November 10, 2026 and Donostia Bicis on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
